About HBA

Important Application Information for Teaching Positions

Which documents must be received by HBA to begin the application process?

• Completed and signed employment application
• Official original unopened copy of university transcript(s)
• Personal reference from your pastor

What are HBA’s professional requirements?

• Applicants must have earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (a requirement for state certification).
• In addition:
  • Elementary applicants must have a major or minor in elementary education.
  • Intermediate/High School applicants must have a major or teaching minor in the specific field of study for which you are applying.
• After receiving an offer of employment, you must complete a physical examination and criminal history record clearance at HBA’s expense, and present a certification of a negative TB test or an X-ray clearance.

What are HBA’s spiritual requirements for faculty?

• HBA shall employ only individuals who have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of their lives, and demonstrate a living relationship with Jesus Christ as described in “The Faith and Message,” the tenets of the Southern Baptist denomination.
• All Elementary and Intermediate /High School teachers must be active members of a local Southern Baptist or evangelical Christian church.

What is HBA’s compensation program for new hires?

• For salary information please contact HBA Human Resources.
• Salary is paid bi-weekly over twenty-six (26) pay periods.

How are applicants notified of offers of employment?

• Requests for interview by HBA are made by telephone or in writing. Following the interview(s), an offer of employment will be made either by telephone or in writing.
• Upon an offer of employment, you will have two weeks to make your decision.
• Due to the large number of applications received, only interviewed applicants will be notified of the final decision.
• All applications are maintained on active status for two years. After two years, a new application must be submitted for consideration.

If you should have any additional questions regarding the application process or the status of your application, please contact our Human Resources office at (808) 595-6119.

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